Qualmark®

Qualmark® is New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality and the world's first integrated quality assurance system. With many accommodation and tourism operators currently licensed to carry the Qualmark®, you can book and buy with confidence knowing that each operator has been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy.

The Qualmark® can also help you identify quality places to stay, things to do and ways to get around thoughout New Zealand.

Great places to stay

Qualmark rated 4 star plus hotel accommodation

Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely B&B or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark® identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveler.

Every accommodation provider registered with Qualmark® has undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark® licensing system. They'll meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade.

Things to do and ways to get around

Qualmark rated endorsed visitor activity

If you're after things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark® endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, and from coaches to limousines.

The growing number of Qualmark® assured tourism businesses have had the many features that make up a quality customer experience assessed against up to 400 robust to Qualmark® criteria.

Please click here for information on the Qualmark® grading system and to learn how Qualmark® can help make the most of your trip to New Zealand.

Qualmark®, "Assisting businesses to be their best. Helping visitors buy with confidence".

Qualmark Star Grading System

Qualmark 1 star
Qualmark 1 star plus

Acceptable. Meets customers' minimum requirements. Basic, clean, and comfortable accommodation.

Qualmark 2 star
Qualmark 2 star plus

Good. Exceeds customers' minimum requirements with some additional facilities and services.

Qualmark 3 star
Qualmark 3 star plus

Very good. Provides a range of facilities and services and achieves good to very good quality standards.

Qualmark 4 star
Qualmark 4 star plus

Excellent. Consistently achieves high quality levels with a wide range of facilities and services.

Qualmark 5 star

Exceptional. Among the best available in New Zealand.

Endorsed

Professional and trustworthy.

Applied For

Undergoing assessment.

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